Deepak Patel

High costs, connectivity major issues at Noida airport: IndiGo, Air India

IndiGo and Air India flag high tariffs and poor connectivity at Noida airport, warning of higher fares and slower traffic growth despite operator's defence of pricing

Swiss flight aborts take-off in Delhi after engine fire, five injured

Swiss International Air Lines flight to Zurich aborts take-off after engine fire in Delhi; passengers evacuated safely, five injured, airport operations unaffected

Mercedes-Benz's India demand holds pace despite supply snags: Santosh Iyer

Mercedes-Benz India sees steady demand despite West Asia disruptions, but flags rising costs and supply delays that may push car prices higher

Noida Airport appoints new interim CEO amid security clearance issue

Noida International Airport reshuffles leadership after BCAS rules required its CEO to be an Indian national, impacting operational readiness

Airlines in no hurry to move to Navi Mumbai airport, says Air India

Air India flags higher tariffs, poor connectivity, and dual-operation costs as hurdles to shifting flights to Navi Mumbai Airport, challenging expectations of rapid airline migration

By 2030, India will become our largest mkt in passenger volumes: Flix exec

Flix expects India to become its largest market by 2030, driven by rising demand and rapid network expansion, though access to bus terminal infrastructure remains a key constraint

Air India aims to complete B787-8 retrofit programme by Q1 2028

There are 26 legacy B787-8 planes in Air India's fleet, said the airline's Chief Customer Experience Officer Rajesh Dogra

ISMA opposes cut in flex fuel vehicle incentives in CAFE-3 norms

CAFE norms, overseen by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), require carmakers to keep the average carbon emissions of their fleet within a prescribed limit per year

Siam backs CAFE-3 draft, urges govt to notify norms soon amid time crunch

Auto industry body SIAM supports latest CAFE-3 draft norms, urges quick notification as limited time remains for implementation ahead of April 2027 rollout

DGCA initiates investigation into SpiceJet-Akasa Air minor collision

A SpiceJet aircraft made contact with an Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport, forcing passengers to deplane, with no injuries reported; authorities have begun an investigation

No purchase delays despite West Asia conflict, says Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland sees no demand slowdown despite West Asia tensions, as stable fuel prices and steady economic activity keep commercial vehicle sales on track

Too early to gauge war impact on EV demand: VinFast India CEO Tapan Ghosh

VinFast on Wednesday launched the VF MPV 7, a premium electric seven-seater designed for families

Auto production in 'precarious' phase as suppliers feel 'stressed': Siam

As the inflation rate continues to rise, workers, including those at automobile and auto component makers, in Noida and Gurugram have protested low wages over the past few days

Delhi EV draft policy likely to draw pushback from major automakers

Industry flags lack of electric motorcycles, pricing gaps, and enforcement concerns, saying Delhi's aggressive EV transition plan may not be feasible in its current form

BEE plans to slash 'super credits' for strong hybrid cars in CAFE-3

CAFE-2 norms are currently in force, while draft CAFE-3 norms are under discussion and will be implemented from April 2027 for a period of five years

Air India operating through a challenging phase: N Chandrasekaran

Tata Sons chairman says Air India is navigating a tough phase amid disruptions but remains committed to long-term transformation and improving customer experience

Govt cuts airport charges by 25% for 3 months; airlines to save ₹400 crore

Government reduces landing and parking charges by 25 per cent for three months to ease airline cost pressures amid rising fuel prices and disruptions

Higher fuel prices, ethanol push may accelerate EV shift: BMW India

Rising fuel prices, higher ethanol blending and improving EV ranges could accelerate electric vehicle adoption in India, says BMW Group India chief

OMCs raise red flag over viability of flex fuels, pricing structure

OMCs flag pricing, demand and vehicle gaps as key hurdles to flex fuel rollout, questioning viability without clear incentives and ecosystem readiness

Govt keeps 60% free airline seat allocation directive in abeyance

Civil aviation ministry defers rule mandating 60% free seat selection after airlines flag concerns over fares, ancillary revenues and impact on deregulated pricing framework